Quality Control Technician JESS

Mtf Biologics • Jessup, PA

207d

About The Position

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications - positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities. Our goal is simple-do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles. Performs and documents daily, weekly, and monthly environmental monitoring activities within a strict ISO Class clean room environment in accordance with MTF procedure and Work Instructions, applicable US FDA regulations, Australian TGA Regulations, AATB Standards and other applicable governmental regulations. Environmental sampling results are used to determine clean room are operating in accordance to written specifications and determining the final release of processed tissues/devices. Environmental sampling is extremely time sensitive due to the biologic nature of the samples obtained. Develops technical raw material specifications for assessing and approving incoming supplies and materials used for the aseptic processing and testing. Performs technical review and approval of certificates of conformance for critical incoming processing supplies, laboratories supplies and materials to ensure compliance to established specifications. Packages, documents, and ships required samples to internal and external laboratories for testing. Interfaces with external calibration vendors to schedule visits and maintain calibration records to comply with MTF policy and regulatory requirements. Schedules and packages equipment to be sent off site for calibrations and maintenance. Manages the paper as well as the electronic database records in Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management (BRAM) system. Sunday to Thursday 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in GMP or FDA regulated industry.
• Must be able to maintain qualification as per the gowning and gloving procedure for entrance into the clean room environment.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills to operate equipment and to obtain other environmental samples.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving and effective communication skills.
• Must be proficient in data entry, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to maintain strict aseptic technique at all times within an active ISO Class aseptic clean room processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates critical, highly specialized air sampling equipment within a strict aseptic clean room environment and ensures equipment is working as intended and is appropriately calibrated.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique at all times within an ISO Class aseptic clean room processing environment to prevent contamination and cross contamination of the environment and the tissue/device.
• Performs critical, time sensitive environmental sampling of the MTF clean room aseptic processing facility including, but not limited to; non-viable air sampling, viable air and surface sampling, water and LAL sampling, and nitrogen system testing per MTF procedure and work instructions.
• Completes appropriate documentation and decides if immediate correction action can be implemented if non-viable sample results are not meeting MTF specification requirements.
• Discusses with QC management and assists with implementing additional corrective actions if required.
• Packages, documents, and ships required samples to internal and external laboratories for testing.
• Schedules and documents calibration and maintenance for clean room and laboratory equipment.
• Inputs calibration data into the BRAM database and identifies when NCRs need to be generated.
• Generates any necessary nonconformance reports, performs the necessary investigations, directs any necessary actions, completes the required documentation, and follows up to ensure the nonconformance is resolved in a timely manner.
• Documents, reconciles, packages and ships samples to appropriate testing facility in a timely manner.
• Assists in the completion of environmental validations by performing environmental monitoring and providing information for validation reports.
• Acquires, incubates, reads and documents results for autoclave bio-indicator vials, if required.
• Provides input and recommendations for updates to OPs, Wis, and forms.

Benefits

• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal, home and auto insurance)
• Sword Health (at home Physical Therapy)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed